Highlights

Excellent example of the legendary hot hatch
Presented in desirable Futura Grey metallic
Genuine mileage of 60,727 miles
Incredible history file dating back to original purchase
Owned by the same family until 2021
Rare, highly original example
Newly serviced and MOT’d with no advisories

The Appeal

Perhaps one of the most iconic of the French hot hatches, the Peugeot 205 GTI is still an icon of the scene, be it through its exceptional handling or that eager, revvy engine that set the petrolhead world on fire, eliminating Peugeot’s reputation for conservative, old-fashioned cars and setting them up for a very different, tight-handling future.

This example is a simply spectacular one - highly original, with a huge history file dating all the way back to its first registration. Presented in Futura Grey Metallic paintwork, the car has been remarkably well maintained - and was cherished by the same family from 1988 all the way up until 2021.

The History and Paperwork

Supplied new by Cathedral Peugeot of Bristol (original purchase receipts included)
First registered in 1988
Owned by the same family until 2021
Valid MOT until May 2024 with zero advisories
The last service was carried out on 3rd May 2023
Authentic mileage of 60,727 miles from new
Complete service record
Two sets of keys

The paperwork file includes:

Original handbook, warranty and manual
Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual
Stamped service record book
Impressive selection of invoices
Registration document
Stacks of MOT certificates

The vendor notifies us of the following dates and mileages from the history file:

6,712 Miles (20/01/1989)

12,429 Miles (16/11/1989)

18,943 Miles (12/03/1991)

21,332 Miles (14/01/1992)

23,607 Miles (17/03/1993)

25,004 Miles (07/01/1994)

25,188 Miles (16/03/1994)

26,471 Miles (17/03/1995)

27,968 Miles (31/01/1996)

28,772 Miles (24/09/1996)

29,330 Miles (07/03/1997)

30,833 Miles (17/03/1998)

32,100 Miles (14/09/1998)

33,276 Miles (10/03/1999)

34,398 Miles (08/10/1999)

36,520 Miles (14/03/2000)

38,714 Miles (13/10/2000)

39,950 Miles (26/02/2001)

41,298 Miles (12/03/2002)

43,074 Miles (13/03/2003)

43,478 Miles (29/08/2003)

43,885 Miles (15/03/2004)

44,702 Miles (07/03/2005)

45,667 Miles (27/03/2006)

46,117 Miles (24/08/2006)

47,152 Miles (26/03/2007)

48,117 Miles (10/12/2007)

48,571 Miles (29/02/2008)

48,817 Miles (29/10/2008)

49,050 Miles (23/03/2009)

50,037 Miles (26/01/2010)

50,970 Miles (22/07/2010)

51,518 Miles (14/03/2011)

52,296 Miles (08/03/2012)

52,761 Miles (24/10/2012)

53,064 Miles (07/03/2013)

53,771 Miles (11/03/2014)

54,315 Miles (10/03/2015)

54,860 Miles (11/03/2016)

55,400 Miles (10/03/2017)

55,901 Miles (13/03/2018)

56,709 Miles (22/03/2019)

58,461 Miles (13/02/2020)

59,775 Miles (06/01/2021)

60,083 Miles (23/04/2022)

60,710 Miles (02/05/2023)

The Interior

Original interior with grey and red striped fabric seats and red carpets
No known modifications, right down to the original Clarion stereo (which is in working order)
Cabin is in fine order and reflects the low mileage
Seats are in good order with no rips or tears
Carpets and headlining appear sound with no faults we can spot
All instruments are clear and easy to read
The car’s interior options are working well though the digital clock is reportedly defective
Some light signs of wear to the steering wheel, gear knob and dashboard
Boot appears solid with healthy-looking lining

The Exterior

Iconic, angular aesthetic with distinctive shaping
Desirable Futura Grey Metallic paintwork with a stylish black, red-accented trim
Car is in good cosmetic order considering its originality
Original branding is all present and correct
Car has had some paintwork over the years, conducive with age and use
Some wear and patina to the black window trims
Some imperfections to the front panels, bumper and roof
A few marks to the external plastics and a crack on the plastic boot trim
The car is sat on its original 14-inch Speedline ‘Pepperpot’ alloys, which are in excellent condition
Shod in a recent new set of Dunlop tyres
Underside of the car appears clean and well-kept from what we can ascertain

The Mechanics

Highly desirable 1580cc XU5 I4 powerplant - often seen as the peppiest of the car’s engines
5-speed manual transmission
Car is reportedly a joy to drive with a strong engine
Gear synchros are reportedly in good order with no crunches on changes
No reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
Engine bay is in very good order with no faults we can spot
Engine and running gear have clearly been very well maintained, supported by the comprehensive history file
Newly serviced and MOT’d until May 2024 with no advisories
Car also passed its previous two MOTs without any advisories
Subject to a new cam-belt kit and water pump in 2020 (approximately 2,000 miles ago)
New Dunlop tyres all round and front brake discs and pads installed around the same time

Summary

Beautifully presented, this is an authentic timewarp car that’s guaranteed to turn heads on the road - and provide an exhilarating experience behind the wheel. It’s rare we see a 205 in such a superb level of preservation.

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